(1) This chapter is adopted pursuant to RCW 49.60.330 to provide additional administrative and judicial remedies for certain forms of discrimination that are proscribed by the state law against discrimination, chapter 49.60 RCW.

(2) No complainant may secure relief under this chapter if relief has been granted or proceedings are continuing in any federal agency, court, or state or local instrumentality, unless such proceeding have been deferred pending action under this chapter. Except as provided in SCC 2.460.190, SCC 1.01.100 shall not apply to violations of this chapter. (Added by Amended Ord. 10-021, June 7, 2010, Eff date Aug. 21, 2010; Amended by Amended Ord. 16-034, June 1, 2016, Eff date June 15, 2016).